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    Disney+ app set for a major overhaul

    Disney+ app set for a major overhaul Walt Disney senior executives are discussing how to unify the company’s disparate mobile apps and turn its streaming service into the first stop for all things Disney, a place where users can book park tickets, buy merchandise, play games and watch movies...
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    Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings leaving company after nearly three decades

    Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings leaving company after nearly three decades Reed Hastings will step down from the board of Netflix when his term ends at the annual meeting in June, ending a 29-year run at the streaming pioneer he co-founded. Hastings, who presently serves as Netflix’s...
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    Concerns over knock-on impact of Showmax shutdown

    Concerns over knock-on impact of Showmax shutdown While MultiChoice has been blocked from retrenching any permanent South African employees up to mid-2028, Showmax's discontinuation will likely cost jobs in the local film industry in the near future. The outcome was part of discussions between...
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    R82 YouTube is better than R229 Netflix — Change my mind

    R82 YouTube is better than R229 Netflix — Change my mind YouTube is a far superior streaming service to Netflix, and is only a third of the price in South Africa if you subscribe to the Premium option. If you don’t mind watching a few ads, then YouTube is truly unbeatable when it comes to...
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    Ben Affleck-founded AI company bought by Netflix

    Ben Affleck-founded AI company bought by Netflix Netflix acquired InterPositive, an AI filmmaking technology business founded four years ago by actor Ben Affleck. The company uses artificial intelligence to help moviemakers perform tasks such as adjusting colours, applying visual effects and...
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    Netflix's proposed Warner Bros. acquisition is under intense scrutiny

    Netflix's proposed Warner Bros. acquisition is under intense scrutiny The US Justice Department’s investigation of Netflix’s proposed $72-billion (R1.15-trillion) takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery includes scrutiny of the streaming giant’s behaviour and whether it wields anticompetitive...
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    Warner Bros. board weighing new talks with Paramount

    Warner Bros. board weighing new talks with Paramount Warner Bros Discovery is considering reopening sale talks with rival Hollywood studio Paramount Skydance after receiving its hostile suitor’s most recent amended offer, people with knowledge of the matter said. Members of the Warner Bros...
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    Paramount ups the ante in fight with Netflix over Warner Bros

    Paramount ups the ante in fight with Netflix over Warner Bros Paramount Skydance made enhancements to its hostile offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, addressing some of the company’s concerns in an effort to thwart a rival deal with Netflix Inc. Paramount said in a statement on Tuesday that it...
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    New pirate streaming services gaining traction in SA

    New pirate streaming services gaining traction in SA Two new illegal IPTV services have recently emerged in South Africa and are gaining traction by providing cheaper access to many of DStv's most popular channels, as well as Netflix content. MyBroadband recently learnt that many users who...
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    Paramount intensifies fight over Warner Bros

    Paramount intensifies fight over Warner Bros Paramount Skydance ratcheted up the stakes in the months-long battle for Warner Bros. Discovery, saying it plans to nominate directors to the board to thwart a merger with Netflix. The company, run by David Ellison, also said it filed a lawsuit...
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    Signs of piracy comeback in South Africa

    Signs of piracy comeback in South Africa At least one major Internet service provider (ISP) in South Africa has observed a significant surge in user traffic on a platform that is popular for enabling the illegal sharing of copyrighted content. According to Axxess marketing director Franco...
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    Major changes for DStv customers in 2025

    Major changes for DStv customers in 2025 2025 has been a year of upheaval at South Africa's biggest pay-TV service, DStv, whose parent company was taken over by a foreign broadcasting giant. French firm Canal+ has a challenging task ahead to return the three-decade-old MultiChoice to growth...
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    Trump thinks Netflix's Warner acquisition could have a problem

    Trump thinks Netflix's Warner acquisition could have a problem US President Donald Trump raised potential antitrust concerns around Netflix’s planned $72 billion (R1.22 trillion) acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, noting that the market share of the combined entity may pose problems...
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    Netflix buying Warner Bros. Discovery

    Netflix buying Warner Bros. Discovery Netflix has announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, including its film and television studios, as well as HBO Max and HBO. News of the acquisition comes as MultiChoice notified customers on Monday that...
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    Netflix price per title worsens in South Africa

    Netflix price per title worsens in South Africa A MyBroadband analysis reveals that the relative value of a Netflix subscription in South Africa compared to 20 other countries has continued to decline, at least in terms of the quantity of titles. Netflix charges different subscription fees and...
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    The hit SA TV show that created 16,000 jobs

    The hit SA TV show that created 16,000 jobs MultiChoice's hit series Shaka iLembe has created thousands of jobs and supported thousands more families during its production. Shaka Ilembe tells the story of the legendary King Shaka, including his origins, his quest for the throne, and the...
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    Showmax gunning for Netflix and Prime Video

    Showmax gunning for Netflix and Prime Video Showmax is one of the largest streaming platforms in Africa, and its owner, MultiChoice, is banking on various key strategies to compete with, and potentially overtake, giants like Netflix and Prime Video. According to entertainment data company...
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    KPop Demon Hunters a rare cinema hit for Netflix

    Netflix's Kpop Demon Hunters a rare cinema hit KPop Demon Hunters, an animated musical released by Netflix Inc., topped the US and Canadian box office during its two-day theatrical debut, a rare win at theatres for the streaming giant, which usually avoids chasing box office revenue for its...
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    No Apple TV+ price hike in South Africa

    No Apple TV+ price hike in South Africa Apple will not raise the price of its TV+ streaming service in South Africa, a spokesperson for the company has told MyBroadband. The monthly fee will remain R124.99. This comes after the company increased the monthly subscription price of Apple TV+ by...
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    SABC bringing back old shows on streaming service

    SABC bringing back old shows on streaming service The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) wants to generate additional revenue by making its old content available on its SABC+ streaming platform, reports Rapport. SABC CEO Nomsa Chabeli recently told Parliament that major streaming...
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